Liebherr L 509 stereo Wheel Loader Specs (2018-2026)

The Liebherr L 509 stereo Wheel Loader (2018-2026) stands out for low engine power at 72.4 hp (54 kW), while low weight comes in at 14,088 lb (6.39 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2018-2026

Weight: 14,088 lb (6.39 t)Engine power: 72.4 hp (54 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
14,088 lb (6.39 t)Weight
72.4 hp (54 kW)Engine power
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Bucket capacity
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.64 ft (2.33 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

72.4 hp (54 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

14,088 lb (6.39 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Low

1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Low

12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

7.64 ft (2.33 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Transport height

Below average

9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius13.9 ft (4.22 m)
Maximum discharge height8.68 ft (2.65 m)
Bucket width7.64 ft (2.33 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length19.1 ft (5.82 m)
Transport height9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Transport width7.64 ft (2.33 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchYES
Mechanical quick hitchYES
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Liebherr
Model L 509 stereo
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2018-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power72.4 hp (54 kW)
Maximum torque280/1800 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.64 ft (2.33 m)
Maximum discharge height8.68 ft (2.65 m)
Transport height9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Transport length19.1 ft (5.82 m)
Transport width7.64 ft (2.33 m)
Outside turning radius13.9 ft (4.22 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Weight14,088 lb (6.39 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke98×110 mm
Displacement0.88 US gal (3.32 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerYanmar
Engine type4TNV98CT
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchYes
Mechanical quick hitchYes
Standard tyres405/70 R18

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesL
Steering modeSL